Alexandra

Book Review: All The Devils Are Here by Louise Penny

Let me say this, if Agatha Christie is considered to be the Queen of the Whodunit, then Louise Penny truly is (IMHO) the undisputed Empress of this genre. There is no doubt in my mind that Penny is the master of her art, as we can see quite clearly in ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE, her 16th book in the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache...

January 8, 2025

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Book Reviews, Books

Gas Attack, Gas Attack

by Alexandra

I’m writing this because an online friend, Lou Plummer, asked whether or not, as part of my military training, I had to go through the “gas tent”. The answer is: Yes. This is a process whereby newbies on receipt of fancy new NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) suit had to test it and their skills at putting it all on, in the correct order in...

January 7, 2025

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Memory Lane

The Blog Question Challenge

by Alexandra

I know how much I love a good challenge, and I know too that there are a few of you out there who, like me, love to answer blogging questions. So when I saw this challenge online I knew I had to do it. So, welcome to The Blog Question Challenge. And, the questions are: Why did you make a blog in the first...

January 6, 2025

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Blogging

Sporting Chance

by Alexandra

I was never thought of as being a sporty type by build alone and, in fact, was probably in that group picked last for any sporting event based on looks alone. Not tall, or willow, thin or fit looking. But, as it turns out, given ample opportunities to prove everyone wrong. I got to join in on just about ever sporting event going, on...

January 3, 2025

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Memory Lane

Why are Chores Such a Chore?

by Alexandra

Answer? Because we generally hate doing them. Following on from Elisabeth’s post, 10 Chores I wouldn’t Be Sad To Never Do Again, over at The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist, I have a solution. I won’t say it’s foolproof or ideal for everyone, but it works for me. One: don’t do the chore you hate the most. Delegate it where ever possible. This helps if...

January 2, 2025

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Musings

Happy New Year

by Alexandra

Here’s wishing everyone a prosperous, healthy, happy 2025. And a year filled with wonderful memories and adventures.

January 1, 2025

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Musings

Predictions

by Alexandra

It’s that time of year when so many people think about writing blog posts looking back at the year that’s gone, and or writing up their New Year’s Resolutions, most of which no one in the history of Mankind has ever kept. At least, not me. So, I thought, why not do something completely different? Today I’m going to write what my predictions are...

December 31, 2024

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Musings

My “Where Are You From” Poem

by Alexandra

I’ve seen this one posted in a couple of places online recently and, of course, me being me, I bookmarked the page to download the template and, apparently, totally forgot to bookmark the actual blogs where I read some beautiful examples. Duh! Anyway, inspired, and with the New Year coming up, here’s my version. I am from bookshelves, From spiral bound notebooks, and h2...

December 30, 2024

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Musings

A Circus Extravaganza

by Alexandra

Let’s face it, for some of us who are lucky enough to live here, in Quebec City, like me, we have the opportunity to see what is for so many others, a once in a life time show, like the Cirque du Soleil. I have now seen well over 20 Cirque shows since moving to Quebec. And yes, I know how lucky and what...

December 29, 2024

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Musings